"One of the all time favorite UK progressive albums from 1970. This killer album has all the ingredients that make one of the best progressive albums with flutes, organ, scorching guitar and beautiful harmonies. Along with the second Marsupilami album Arena they rate in the top 50 best UK progressive albums from the late '60s and early '70s. Remastered on 180 gram vinyl with textured cover as the original."

"Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of Marsupilami's debut album from 1970. This unique masterpiece is a much sought-after collector's item originally released on the Transatlantic label. Initially a folk-based group, the band evolved into one of the most adventurous, if unsung, progressive bands of the early 1970s, producing two stunningly original albums. Featuring a line-up of brothers Fred and Leary Hasson (lead vocals and harmonica and keyboards respectively), Dave Laverock (guitar), Richard Lathan Hicks (bass), Jessica Stanley Clarke (flute, vocals) and Mike Fouracre (drums), Marsupilami drew early comparisons to such contemporaries as Quintessence and Gryphon, although in truth, the group were far more experimental and powerful. This release follows Esoteric's warmly-greeted reissue of Marsupilami's Arena album in 2007."

"Released in March 1971, Arena was the second and final album by the group Marsupilami. Initially a folk-based group, the band evolved into one of the most adventurous, if unsung, bands of the early 1970s, producing two stunningly original Mellotron-soaked albums. Featuring a line-up of brothers Fred and Leary Hasson (lead vocals, harmonica and keyboards respectively), Dave Laverock (guitar), Richard Lathan Hicks (bass), Jessica Stanley Clarke (flute, vocals) and Mike Fouracre (drums), Marsupilami drew early comparisons to such contemporaries as Quintessence and Gryphon, although in truth the group were far more experimental and powerful. Produced by Peter Bardens (soon to form Camel), the CD release of Arena will be welcomed by the legions of progressive rock aficionados. With this 24-bit remastered edition from Esoteric Recordings, the conceptual Arena has never sounded better. The first-ever official UK CD release for this classic album -- now 24-bit remastered."